trainhome

Welcome to the Running Training and Methods Information section

What is fartlek?

So what is Fartlek? – The word fartlek is a Swedish word that translates directly into “speed play”. Fartlek is a great way to develop endurance and strength as well as increase speed. Fartlek is a more systematic form of pace training.

A new 800 meter record 30 years later

A new 800m record – Our Time-to-Run training programs are time-oriented. The programs are aimed at improving your 10km times, but your times for other distances will no doubt improve.

Substitute some of your running training with skiing

Substitute running with skiing – Unfortunately, the winters in Southern Finland are what they are, and there is no guarantee that you will be able to ski.

Reduce training intensity during corona pandemic

It is advisable to reduce the intensity of training during corona pandemic. For may of us Spring is THE time when we...

The Importance of short-term goals

Applying short-term goals in your running training cycles – Everyone knows that setting yourself a goal is of great importance, however discussing and achieving short-term goals is in truth just as important.

Interval Training for Performance

For decades, interval training has been used by endurance athletes to improve their performance. Interval training is...

Water running can be beneficial to athlete

Sep 14, 2011 | Articles, Water Running

Water running in the deep end of the pool is quite advantageous as an alternative workout for run training. There are a few reasons why I recommend water running in an athlete's training plan. One of the primary reasons is if the athlete has an injury that will not...

Training to improve Aerobic power utilising Heart Rate

Sep 14, 2011 | Heart Rate

Train at percentage HRmax It is generally accepted that, aerobic capacity is developed by exercising with your heart rate at about 70% of maximum. During walking, or running, this increase is equivalent to about 55% of the VO2 max or, for college aged men and women,...

The Off Training Period – 10K Training programs

Sep 14, 2011 | 10k, Featured

Planning an Off Training Period – You have been training on the program for 3 to 4 months and you are beginning to feel jaded and the progress has become a little slower. It is time to rest.

INTERVAL TRAINING

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

10K TRAINING

Time-to-Run 10km Training Programs

FARTLEK

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

How A Heart Rate Monitor Saved My first Half Ironman

by timeadmin | Feb 12, 2011 | Article

sub 45 minute 10K Training Program

by timeadmin | Feb 7, 2011 | 10k, Featured

Training towards a sub 50 minute 10K

by timeadmin | Jan 23, 2011 | 10k, Featured

Next Entries »

HEARTRATE TRAINING

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

NEWSFEED

Program Tips – 10K Training programs

10k, Featured

After launching the 10K programs and receiving a number of emails, we shall now add clarity to a few aspects regarding the program. Firstly, it wasn't considered necessary to mention the 10K am runs one can do to enhance your overall program. If you feel that you are...

Training towards a sub 40 minute 10K

10k, Featured

Is your aim to break sub 40 minutes for 10k? - Then this is the 10k program to achieve your goal of running sub 40 minutes for 10km. Do note, that in order for you to run sub 40 minutes for 10Km, you must be able to run below 4 minutes per kilometer for the 10km...

METHODS

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

Understanding Intervals

Sep 14, 2011 | Articles, Featured, Intervals

Matching training characteristics to physiological changes Which is "better", Interval Training or Steady State Training? Obviously that is simplistically stated, but I will try to make things more clear as we go. Eight years ago, my master's thesis asked this exact...